Assembling marine wooden components
Overview
This standard identifies the competences you need to assemble wooden components for marine woodworking applications, using mechanical fixing devices and adhesives, in accordance with approved procedures. Assemblies produced will include such items as bunks, top boxes, furniture units, helm and navigational consoles. You will be required to select the appropriate tools and equipment to use, based on the operations to be performed and the types of component to be assembled and to check that they are in a safe and serviceable condition. You will also be expected to align the components correctly and to assemble them in the correct order, using the appropriate fixing devices and adhesives. You will need to identify and/or create any datums that will be required to locate the components during the assembly process.
The size, shape and complexity of the parts to be assembled and the finished workpiece will vary and it is anticipated that some components will be sub-assembled prior to the final assembly taking place. The assembly activities will also include making all necessary visual and dimensional checks, to ensure that the assembly meets the required specification, that fasteners are securely tightened and that the completed assembly is free from damage and has an appropriate cosmetic appearance.
Your responsibilities will require you to comply with organisational policy and procedures for the marine woodwork assembly activities undertaken and to report any problems with the assembly activities, tools, adhesives or equipment used that you cannot personally resolve, or are outside your permitted authority, to the relevant people. You will be expected to work with a minimum supervision, taking personal responsibility for your own actions and for the quality and accuracy of the work that you carry out.
Your underpinning knowledge will provide a good understanding of your work and will provide an informed approach to the assembly of marine woodwork components. You will understand the function of the item being assembled and its application and will know about the assembly techniques, components, equipment, relevant materials, adhesives and fastening devices, in adequate depth to provide a sound basis for carrying out the activities, correcting faults and ensuring that the finished assembly is to the required specification.
You will understand the safety precautions required when carrying out the assembly operations, especially those involved in the use of adhesives. You will be required to demonstrate safe working practices throughout and will understand the responsibility you owe to yourself and others in the workplace.
Performance criteria
You must be able to:
- work safely at all times, complying with health and safety and other relevant regulations, directives and guidelines
- follow the relevant instructions, assembly drawings and any other specifications
- ensure that the specified components are available and that they are in a usable condition
- use the appropriate methods and techniques to assemble the components in their correct positions
- secure the components using the specified connectors and securing devices
- check the completed assembly to ensure that all operations have been completed and the finished assembly meets the required specification
- deal promptly and effectively with problems within your control and report those that cannot be solved
- complete relevant documentation in line
with organisational procedures
Knowledge and Understanding
You need to know and understand:
- the specific safety precautions to be taken whilst carrying out the marine woodwork assembly activities (including any specific legislation, regulations or codes of practice relating to the activities, equipment or materials)
- the health and safety requirements of the work area in which you are carrying out the woodwork assembly activities and the responsibility they place on you
the personal protective equipment and clothing (PPE) to be worn during the woodwork assembly activities and where it can be obtained
the hazards associated with producing wood and composite assemblies, and how they can be minimised
- how to obtain the necessary job instructions, assembly drawings and specifications that are used during the assembly activities and how to interpret their information
- how to carry out currency/issue checks of the specifications you are working with
- how to identify the components to be used, component identification systems (such as codes and component orientation indicators, left and right handing)
- preparations to be undertaken on the components prior to fitting them into the assembly
- the assembly methods and procedures to be used and the importance of adhering to these procedures
the importance of assembling components in the correct order
how to mark out the necessary datum lines for the assembly operations
- how the components are to be aligned, oriented and positioned prior to securing them and the tools and equipment that are used for this
- why some types of assembly require the use of jigs and gauges to aid the assembly
- the various mechanical fasteners that will be used to secure the components and their method of installation (including pins, nails, screws and special securing devices)
- the application of adhesives within the assembly activities and the precautions that must be taken when working with them
- the quality control procedures to be followed during the assembly operations
- how to conduct any necessary checks to ensure the accuracy and quality of the assembly produced
- recognising defects, blemishes, poor alignment, ineffective fasteners and damaged components within the assembly
- how defects and variations should be dealt with and what factors determine the actions to be taken (including the relative costs of reworking or discarding the defective item)
- how to check that the assembly tools and equipment to be used are in a safe and serviceable condition
- why it is important to keep the tools and equipment clean and free from damage, to practice good housekeeping of tools and equipment and to maintain a clean and unobstructed working area
- the standards to be attained and the company/customer quality control procedures
- the recording documentation to be completed for the assembly activities undertaken and where appropriate, the importance of marking and identifying specific pieces of work in relation to the documentation
- the extent of your own responsibility and whom you should report to if you have problems that you cannot resolve
Scope/range
Scope Performance
Carry out all of the following during the marine woodwork assembly activities:
- obtain and use the correct issue of documents and specifications
- comply with relevant COSHH sheets and risk assessment standards
- check that all tools and equipment are in a safe, tested and usable condition
- obtain all the required components and securing devices for the assembly
- use recognised and approved assembly techniques and procedures
- produce assemblies which comply with the specification
- leave the work area in a safe and tidy condition
Produce marine woodwork assemblies, including six of the following:
- bunks
- navigational and helm consoles
- furniture units with drawers
- top boxes
- furniture units without drawers and doors
- furniture units with doors
- bulkheads
- doors and door frames
- other specific assemblies
Apply all the following assembly methods and techniques for the assemblies produced:
- ensuring that correct and undamaged components are used
- ensuring that the correct `hand' of component is used at the appropriate position (left or right handed)
- ensuring the correct orientation, position and alignment of components
- using cramps and clamps to hold the components during the assembly activities
- securing components using mechanical fasteners (pins, screws, nails, special fasteners)
- securing components using prepared joints
- securing components using adhesives
- fitting of accessories (hinges, locks, handles, catches)
Carry out quality and accuracy checks, including checks of all of the following:
- dimensions
- position
- material type and quality
- flatness
- profile
- distortion/straightness
- squareness
- fit
- finish
- alignment
- orientation
- completeness
Produce marine woodwork assemblies which meet all of the following:
- dimensionally accurate within specification tolerances
- free from material defects
- interlocking components (joints) are secure
- doors and drawers are correctly aligned and open freely (where applicable)
- have an appropriate surface texture
- meet the drawing or specification requirements
- meet company and customer requirements
Complete the relevant documentation in line
with organisational procedures, to include one from the following and pass it to the appropriate people:- build records
- log cards
- job cards
- quality documentation
- other specific recording methods
Scope Knowledge
Values
Behaviours
Behaviours
You will be able to apply the appropriate behaviours required in the workplace to meet the job profile and overall company objectives, such as:
- strong work ethic
- positive attitude
- team player
- dependability
- responsibility
- honesty
- integrity
- motivation
- commitment